Search on for contacts of latest UK coronavirus case

British officials are attempting to trace the contacts of the latest person to be diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK. 

The woman, being treated at Guy's and St Thomas' in London, flew into Heathrow airport from China a few days ago.

Experts are now exploring how to limit a potential epidemic to avoid a healthcare crisis.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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LONDON CORONAVIRUS CASE SPARKS FEARS OVER SPREAD

A ninth case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the UK.

The latest patient was diagnosed in London and is being treated at St Thomas's Hospital.

It's led to warnings the spread of the illness could be exacerbated by the British capital's extensive transport links.

Rachael Venables is at St Thomas's.

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Nigeria: Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak hits 70

The death toll in Nigeria from an outbreak of Lassa fever has risen to 70 since the beginning of this year, as health officials say four new healthcare workers have been infected with the disease.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja 

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nternet services suspended in Kashmir after rumours surrounding death of a separatist leader

Intro: The Indian government has once again suspended internet services in Kashmir.

2G internet was blocked in the region following rumours of the death of a local separatist leader.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Trust in Putin falls to six-year low

Trust among the Russian public for President Vladimir Putin has fallen to its lowest level in six years. It comes as the president is pushing through a series of constitutional reforms. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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AUSTRALIA: Contempt charges dropped for media outlets over Pell reporting

A number of charges that have been pending against a number of Australian media over their reporting on Cardinal George Pell's sexual abuse convictions.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne

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Prosecutors quit Roger Stone case

A team of US prosecutors working on the case against one of President
Trump's former advisors, have quit.

It comes after the Justice Department said it'll cut the recommended
sentence for Roger Stone, who's been convicted of lying to Congress.

Sarah Walton reports

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TANZANIA’S COMMUNICATION AUTHORITY TO INTRODUCE “SUPER” DECODERS

The plan has been received with varying opinions by Tanzanians and customers of this service, some doubting that they may be missing out on some of their key channels such as sports.  

Daniel Kijo reports from Tanzania

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Philippine military back Duterte's decision to scrap US security pact

The Philippine military is standing by President Duterte's decision to scrap a security pact with the United States.

It says that ending the Visiting Forces Agreement would allow the country to develop its own defense capabilities and alliances.

The US has said it's a move in the wrong direction.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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UK suspends funding to Commonwealth Secretariat

The British government has suspended its funding of the Commonwealth Secretariat, the body that runs the international organisation from London. 

UK diplomats have told the secretary-general of the Commonwealth that Britain's annual contribution will be withheld until her secretariat improves its financial procedures.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Uganda Quarantines Another 120 Travelers from China

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Uganda's Ministry of Health says all the 100 people who came from China and have been in isolation have not developed any signs and symptoms of the coronavirus.

Another 120 travelers from China have also been advised to take self-isolation in their homes for at least 14days.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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UK REGULATOR GIVEN EXTRA POWERS OVER HARMFUL ONLINE CONTENT

The UK's broadcasting watchdog is being given extra powers to tackle harmful content online.

Under new government plans, regulator OFCOM will be able to make tech firms themselves responsible for protecting users from content including violence, terrorism, and abuse.

Social media firms such as Twitter and Facebook have been repeatedly urged to do more to remove dangerous content.

UK Correspondent Ben Kentish says it's likely to be just the start.

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Delhi's homegrown political party wins the state elections third time in a row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has been trounced in the Delhi state elections after the small, regional party 'Aam Aadmi' or 'AAP' swept the polls, leaving the BJP with only 8 seats out of 70. 

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi. 

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Bernie Sanders win New Hampshire primary

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has won the New Hampshire primary - the
second US state to decide which Democrat could face off against
Republican President Donald Trump in November's presidential election.

Former Vice President Joe Biden finished a distance fifth raising
questions about his electability.

Nick Harper reports from Manchester in New Hampshire.

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Commission suggests Putin could be 'senator for life' and avoid prosecution

A Russian government commission has proposed making President Vladimir Putin a 'senator for life', after he steps down. The move would allow President Putin to avoid prosecution for corruption, as Dan Ashby reports. 

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Bernie Sanders wins New Hampshire Primary

Senator Bernie Sanders, the socialist warhorse from Vermont, is celebrating victory in the New Hampshire primary….the second key state to vote in the race for the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination.

He forced Pete Buttigieg, the former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, into second place, with Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota coming third.

The result is a disaster for former Vice President Joe Biden, and raises questions about the future viability of his campaign.

Senator Sanders told throngs of supporters in New Hampshire that his win sets the stage for further success ahead.

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And Senator Sanders predicted that once the primary battles are over, Democrats will come  together in the battle to defeat President Trump.

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Pete Buttigieg congratulates Bernie Sanders on victory in New Hampshire

Pete Buttigieg, the former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana is hailing his second-place finish in the New Hampshire primary.

He told reporters that his campaign will move forward as the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination goes national, and he congratulated Senate Bernie Sanders, the socialist warhorse, who is projected to win the New Hampshire campaign.

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Pete Buttigieg told supporters in New Hampshire that voters there had provided his campaign with added momentum, following his strong showing last week in Iowa.

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Senator Amy Klobuchar celebrates strong finish in New Hampshire

Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is celebrating a strong finish in the New Hampshire primaries.

She told supporters that her finish there has breathed fresh life into her campaign.

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And Senator Klobuchar, whose campaign has been slow to catch fire, seems to believe that New Hampshire has provided it with the momentum it needs.

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Biden: "It ain't over....we're just getting started"

Former US Vice President Joe Biden says he's staying in the Presidential race, despite a deeply disappointing finish in the New Hampshire primaries.

He cancelled plans to host a rally in the state and instead traveled to South Carolina, where he told an audience made up of African American and Latino voters that he has no plans to quit the race at this very early stage.

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The former Vice President - once the clear front-runner - insisted it's far too early to drawn any conclusions about the outcome of the race for the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination.

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Philippines scrapping military pact with US

The Philippines has announced it will end a two decade-long military agreement with the United States.

The security pact known as the 'Visiting Forces Agreement' allows American forces to train in the Philippines.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles.

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